Lafarge to train artisans

It is to promote best practices in construction, by creating awareness on standards for block making, enhancing the technical know-how of blockmakers and artisans groups on product application; educate artisans and block makers on the features, usage and benefits of different cement types among others.

Managing Director, WAPCO Operations, Mrs Adepeju Adebajo, said: “In the course of implementing ACES, Lafarge has organised series of programmes, including seminars and conferences, ‘train the trainer’ programmes and on site education and engagements. Overall, we have reached out to over 5,000 block-makers in over 26 locations in Nigeria.

“Our Supaset brand is designed to meet the specific needs of block-makers as it was designed with their needs in mind, after exhaustive consultations and hence very popular becoming the brand of choice for them. We will continue to engage and educate artisans and block-makers while partnering with the Federal Government to increase the skills and competencies of artisans in the building sector.”

She said Lafarge would also use the platform to seek partnerships with relevant group to enhance and accelerate product knowledge, leading to brand acceptance, and subsequent recommendations and endorsement.

Lafarge is partnering Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Block Makers Associations in Nigeria.

The partnership has afforded Lafarge the opportunity to fast- track the implementation of ACES.